Deep, dark red-purple with black tints, the bouquet quite whole-bunchy with humus, spice and root vegetable aromas, the palate intense and concentrated with sustained flavour and finely balanced powdery tannins that run long to an extended finish. A powerful yet elegant shiraz drinking well now but with a long life in front of it.
Huon Hooke

A wine you’ll see on almost any city restaurant list because it fits the bill of real cool climate elegance with the stuffing most Aussies require of our beloved Shiraz, all at an accessible price tag. The vintage sees black fig, prune plums and sapote. A sliver of red toffee apple and black pizza olives. There is a sage leaf or two and woody herbs. The palate is streamlined with acidity driving the ship, more red fruit present with cocoa nib, coffee grinds and graphite. A savoury tapenade and spiced meat finish supported by powdery tannins. Drink now and will cellar for another few years. A great wine for almost any char or grilled meats – lamb chops and rosemary focaccia perhaps.